Love at First Sight: We Present the Vera Wang Fall 2010 Bridal Collection

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

A few weeks ago, Allison at b.Hughes Bridal sent over the Vera Wang Fall 2010 Look Book to us.  When Ashley asked if I'd like to be the one to review it I could hardly contain my excitement.  When I finally got it together, I managed a, "um, yes please." As I looked through each design my heart just ached with envy for all the lucky brides who will get to walk down the aisle in these creations.  Vera Wang, once again, shows her flair for designs that are nothing less than stunning.

Exclusively at b. Hughes, Nashville brides will have easy access to some of the most elegant, beautiful gowns by Vera Wang. Her Fall 2010 collection will be available at b. Hughes very soon. 

Let's start with my favorite. Meet Eliza:

I'm not usually a fan of full gowns but I can't help but gush when I see this one.  I just love how delicate the bodice is with the lace! The pleats just seem to dance around the dress and the black grosgrain bow just completes the ensemble.

The look book describes this next gown as an "Ivory stretch mikado strapless mermaid gown with swirling flange skirt and black grosgrain bow at waist." (Style no. 122010) You might recognize this from when Khloe Kardashian wore it in her wedding!

The model wears a seed bead and crystal rose petal shrug, which comes separately.  So romantic!

The sash is made of horse hair, with pleating that complements the organza and horse hair biased tiered gown.  (Style no. 123610) This is a little more traditional looking for the classic bride.

b.Hughes will also carry all the belts, sashes and ribbons by Vera Wang.

Another strapless number that's just dreamy, almost as if she has a cloud on.  "Tulle strapless ballgown with allover shirring, floating crystal petals, and horsehair bow at waist." (Style no. 123610)

The back is spectacular with the way the shirred tulle seems to cascade its way around and down the dress.

Lastly the piece de resistance. This one also has a name.  Say hello to Esther, a gown with "Illusion sweetheart soft A-line gown with elbow length sleeve, layered floating chantilly lace appliqué with French tulle overlay and horse hair bow at waist."

It's so classic and angelic and edgy all at once.  And if this looks familiar, it's because Ivanka Trump wore it when she got married last year.

Vera Wang's bridal gowns never cease to amaze me.  It's enough to make a girl like me want to get married again!  Well... almost enough!

(Big thanks to Allison of b.Hughes Bridal for sending us the pictures!)

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Revamped Guide for Nashville Weddings: 4 Things that I Love that You Should Check Out!!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Creating a great website is far from easy.  But, I wanted to create a new site for all you loyal ABG site readers; give you some fresh eye-candy.  You visit my site daily (thank you) and I want to make sure it is always helpful, inspiring and easy to use.

Last Fall, I reviewed your favorite site pages and made it my mission to create a new, upgraded version of ABG.  Today, I'm pleased to share it with you and I really hope you like it.

Here's what you're sure to love about my new site:

1) Improved layout that makes everything easier to find!

• Search - The search box is at the very top of the page, making it easy to type in your keywords and find what you need.  The search box at top will search entire site - gallery, real weddings, vendor directory, blog, etc.  There is also a search option in the vendor directory that allows you to search wedding vendors only.

• Images - I've also added a larger space to showcase Nashville's amazing wedding photography.  I love large wedding pics (and I am sure you do too.) 

• Real Weddings, DIY, Luxury Bridal - I've placed quick links in the top navigation bar to take you directly to these favorite pages.  Yes, I know those are your favorite destinations on my site.  Now, you can find them in one quick.

• Events and Savings - These pages are now sortable by category.  So, if you are looking for an exclusive offer from a wedding planner, you can do so in a matter of seconds by sorting by planners.  Easy!

• Nashville bridal events are right on the homepage so you know what's going on immediately.  Plus, I've added vendor events - come on vendors, send me your business workshops, seminars info.

2) Lovely inspiration gallery  (New)

This is a completely new section on the site that i LOVE.  I have already spent way too many hours looking all of the great weddings that have taken place, bridal gowns, cakes, etc.  You could spend hours in this new section alone.  It will be updated each week with new stunning images so be sure to bookmark and check often.

3) Helpful directory of wedding blogs and links (New)

Blogs are hugely popular and a great way to learn more about a wedding vendor or connect with a real Nashville bride.  So, I've placed many blog links on this page so you can discover, bookmark, connect with other brides and wedding pros.  It also includes their most recent posts. So each day, you can start by checking this page for dozens of updates from local bloggers.

4) Super cute site badges just for you (New)

I love our new site badges.  I worked with my designers to create every conceivable badge that I thought you'd want for your site, blog, or facebook page.  Go on and find your fave. Once you've added it to your site, let me know and I will add you to the links page.  

Like the new website? I hope you do because it was created with you in mind.  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

I look forward to reading your thoughts!

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Favorite Nashville Bridal Shower and Bridesmaid Luncheon Venues

Friday, February 5, 2010

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Military Bride Plans DIY Nashville Wedding in 100 Days!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

3.2 months. 14.2 weeks. 100 days. 2400 hours. 144,000 minutes. 8,640,000 seconds. And, it all comes down to one moment. The moment you walk down the aisle to the one you love, the one to whom you are going to pledge the rest of your life. Could you plan your wedding in that short amount of time? Nashville newlywed Amber did, and she wrote about her journey on the blog aptly named 100 Days to Plan a Wedding.

Thoroughly impressed by this concept and her hard work, I think it only right to share with you Amber’s inspirations and reflections for her wedding day. Not only did she plan a wedding in 100 days, but she also did it on a budget! {Brides, start taking notes!}

1. What was your biggest splurge that you thought was well worth it?

Photography! It was the one think I was willing to blow my budget on. Once the flowers are dead and the cake is stale, the photos are all we have to remember our big day. I was so blessed to find Matt Vietti and his creative eye! {you can read about her decision here & here}

2. What did you think was the biggest waste of your money?

Nothing. We were very frugal and thought out all our purchases. {be sure to check out her budget recaps}

3. What was your favorite Do-It-Yourself project?
The Paper Poms! They were very time consuming, but they were a lot of fun to do with my mom, and my various friends and family who stopped in and helped make one.

4. What would you go back and have someone else do that was originally a DIY project?

Invitations! DIY invitations were a great idea in theory, but they were, by far, the most tedious and annoying thing we had to do. They required a lot of assembly we didn’t know about until we got home and opened the box. The invitations were an odd size so we couldn’t print them at home. We ended up having to spend $60 extra and take them to Kinkos. {be sure to read about it here & here}

5. Why 100 days?

Dave {her husband} knew his brother was being deployed to Iraq in October and his best friend was also leaving in October for Naval boot camp. He wanted both of them to be a part of our special day and didn’t want to wait another year plus to get married so he popped the question in June! By the time I had processed what was happening, I realized we only had 100 days to go. That is what inspired the blog and my thought process throughout the entire planning process!

Today’s blog was written by Cassandra, an ABG bridal blogger.  She is also a Nashville bride-to-be and writes from her unique perspective!  Read more about Cassandra’s here.   

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